Chapter 273: Chapter 273 - 265: Does Xiao Tang’er Get a Reward?

Shen Tang: "You have such a good item, why didn’t you tell me earlier!"

[The good item isn’t given to you for free. The host needs to buy it with money.]

The system retorts, [This Zombie Trap is an extremely rare item refreshed in the mall, requiring 500 points to purchase, and now the host is penniless and has zero points left. Even if I tell you, you can’t buy it.]

"500 points?! Why don’t you just rob me!" Shen Tang angrily curses the heartless system. Accumulating points is ridiculously slow, and spending them is as quick as flowing water.

Seeing her frown, the system lets out a cheeky smile, [Don’t be too upset, host. Since you’ve been actively completing tasks, your reputation points are as much as 100 points, so I’ve specially given you a chance to buy on credit.]

[The host can purchase rare items on credit this time, but remember to repay within a month. If overdue, not only will there be high interest, but also an electric shock penalty!]

Shen Tang nearly swears at this heartless loan-shark system.

But given the urgent situation, she desperately needs the Zombie Trap, so she grits her teeth and buys it.

The last condition needed is a fire that can burn continuously for three days.

Shen Tang recalled the fire used by Shen Li last time, which even Zaxxis couldn’t extinguish. However, Shen Li has been deliberately concealing his identity. Using Fox Fire on a large scale might expose him, and she doesn’t know if he would help her.

Shen Tang decided to consult the sly fox first.

She pats the eagle’s head, "Ah Xiao, take me down first; I’m going to discuss this matter with Shen Li."

Lu Xiao’s heart trembles slightly upon hearing the soft, sweet voice from the female, along with the affectionate address, though he doesn’t show it outwardly. His actions pause briefly and soon return to normal, his voice deep and gentle, "Mm, Female Master, hold tight. You can hug my neck; I’ll take you down."

Shen Tang immediately closes her eyes and tightly hugs Lu Xiao’s neck.

Then, her body suddenly loses weight, turning abruptly like riding a roller coaster, swooping down from a thousand meters high!

The Golden Eagle’s wings flutter, and countless fierce Wind Blades shred the oncoming zombies into minced meat, exploding into one blood mist after another.

Once safely landed, Shen Tang dares to open her eyes, strokes her messy hair, dismounts from the Golden Eagle, and finds an excuse to call Shen Li over alone to discuss this burning matter.

After hearing her plan, Shen Li’s eyes flash with surprise, "This method is indeed viable."

His smile is gentle, yet he doesn’t immediately agree, making Shen Tang realize this cunning fox is hesitating.

She looks at him and softly says, "Brother Li, you said you would help me. Were all the words you said before lies to me?"

"...How could I bear to deceive you?" Shen Li scratches her nose lightly and sighs, "Caught by you time and again."

"So, are you agreeing to help me?" Her cat-like pupils brightened, softening one’s heart.

"Ha, Xiao Tang’er, your words have threatened to this extent. How could I not help you?"

"I am not threatening you; I am pleading with you."

Shen Li’s fox eyes arch like crescent moons, lips slightly curled with endless charm. He taps his cheek with long, jade-like fingers, leans down with a smiling gaze, "Mm, you are pleading with me. There’s no such thing as free labor in this world. Xiao Tang’er, do you have any reward for pleading?"

Glancing around, Shen Tang sees the troops busy escaping, no one paying attention to them. Her face slightly reddens as she tiptoes forward and plants a kiss on the handsome, alluring man’s face, like a dragonfly touching the water, "Here’s an advance payment, you can demand whatever reward you want when we return."

Shen Li’s eyes darken; does the little female know what these words mean? If it weren’t for the wrong timing, he would have... held back the ripple in his heart, Shen Li draws her into his embrace, kisses the tip of her nose, and gently strokes her hair, "Don’t worry; I will help you. Follow the troops and keep going without looking back."

Shen Tang’s heart stirs with concern, "Should I gather the Fire Element Beastmen from my troops to help you?"

"I don’t need those burdens. You just need to follow the team and keep going with peace of mind without worrying much else. I’m here for the rest." Shen Li says, whistling for Lu Xiao to come and take Shen Tang away.

Before leaving, Shen Tang hands over the Zombie Trap.

Shen Li gazes at the cube-like trap in his hand, housing a blood-red Crystal Stone. Since this item appeared, the zombie horde behind seemed to go mad, increasing speed, screaming as they swarmed over.

He instantly understands what this item does.

Shen Li’s eyes flash with surprise, wondering where Shen Tang obtained such a rare item.

Haha, Xiao Tang’er surely knows how to surprise.

Shen Li watches the team leave, staying in place.

The direction of the troops becomes more distant. Shen Tang, sitting on the Golden Eagle’s back, looks back only to see a dense zombie horde, like a stinking gray-green carpet enveloping the ground, completely losing sight of that slim, vibrant figure, seemingly swallowed by the sea of corpses.

"Shen Li, you absolutely cannot have anything happen..."

Shen Tang’s eyes slightly redden, her breathing halted, fingers digging deeply into her palms, heart caught in her throat.

Just when she’s at peak anxiety.

"Boom—"

A sky-full of fire explodes like fireworks, breaking through layers of decayed black carpet, painting the sky in bright, fiery hues.

Hundreds of zombies burn up in an instant, consumed into rolling black smoke.

From the dazzling flames walks out a tall, beautiful figure like a spirit born from the fire. The Fire Fox ablaze with golden-red flame patterns, its cloud-like Nine-tailed virtual shadow unfolds like a lotus behind, swaying with the wind, igniting flames.

The raging fire traverses like a dragon-serpent, forming a boundless wall boundary, trapping the zombies within.

Any zombie touching the flame catches fire immediately, emitting sharp cries.

They instinctively roll on the ground, tearing, unable to extinguish the fire, slowly burning into scorched soil.

The fire wall will continue to burn for three days and nights until these beasts are completely burned to nothing.

High in the sky, Lu Xiao gazes at the back-enveloping fire wall, his sharp eagle eyes flashing with shock, faintly seeing a golden-red Nine-tailed Fox silhouette in the flames.

Is it Shen Li?

In the blink of an eye, the fiery silhouette disappears, appearing to be just an illusion created by the flames.

But the Eagle Beast’s keen sight wouldn’t make a mistake.

Shen Li isn’t just an ordinary Red Fox? How could he possess such formidable power?

Now isn’t the right time for unraveling mysteries; Lu Xiao swiftly buries his shock and doubts in his heart, quickly leading Shen Tang and the team away from the war-torn region.

Shen Li soon follows the team.

Once everything settles.

Shen Tang, with her heart finally at ease, can lay down worries.

No trace of zombies can be seen behind, even the fire fading on the horizon.

Ahead lies peaceful meadows. The recent turmoil seems like a nightmare, with everything returning to its tranquil state.

Shen Tang leans on the Golden Eagle’s back, tightly hugging its neck, burying her face in soft, fluffy feathers, catching a subtle fragrance. She closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, feeling inexplicably weary.

Lu Xiao senses the female’s movement on his back, slowing pace, turns to gently nudge her head with his curved eagle beak, speaking human words, "If you’re tired, Female Master, sleep for a while. After another half day’s journey, we’ll reach the next city."

"Alright, thank you for your hard work." Shen Tang smiles as she hugs his head, planting a kiss on his face.

Lu Xiao’s hardened heart seems to melt into a pool of spring water, deep within his eyes swirling gentle sentiment, not obvious but deeply moving.

His low, magnetic voice like a slowly pulled cello carries a slight rasp, intoxicating.

"Sweet dreams, Female Master."

"Once you wake up, we’ll be there."

Meanwhile, Yun Han, after overcoming countless trials, successfully finds the rebel army’s main base.